Chapter IX · Margery

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

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From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

later than; following

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

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From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

in a charming manner

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

agreeably diverting

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

at any time

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

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From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

every person

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

set up or found

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

not any; not one

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

above and across; more than

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

look attentively

From this reading Everet Mapleson was beguiled into a call of a full hour—a delightful hour it was, too, to them all—and looked his dismay when finally, glancing at his watch, he found how the time had slipped away.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find them both at home, and both were charmingly entertaining.

at the time that

From this reading Addie Loring was a merry little body, and no one could ever be dull when in her society.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Gladys was more reserved and dignified in her bearing, but she possessed a peculiar fascination which instantly attracted everybody, and, taking the two together, it would have been difficult, go the world over, to have found a more entertaining couple than they.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Everet Mapleson availed himself of Mrs. Loring’s invitation, and called the second morning after Mrs. Brevort’s reception, to pay his respects to the young ladies.